Dance Australia

Sharon Alback

Have examinations changed over the years?

have been part of the Comdance examination system for 70 years, first as a student, then as a teacher and now as the most senior examiner. Over this time the society has grown from a small number of teachers in four Australian States with the examinations covering Classical Ballet, Tap Theatrical, Ballroom and Highland Dancing to a worldwide organisation with examinations now

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